Killer of liquor store employee still at large

CRIME STOPPERS

On Dec. 10, 1998, Fernando Orozco was working behind the counter of LaCorona Liquor Store at 1614 S. Michigan St. in South Bend when a suspect walked in and started firing a handgun.

Orozco was shot several times and died later from his wounds.

The shooting is believed to be in retaliation for a shooting the week before during a robbery at LaCorona store, also in South Bend.

If you know who killed Fernando Orozco and contact Crime Stoppers, you could receive a cash reward of $1,000 if your information leads to an arrest or indictment.

Crime Stoppers is a donor-funded program that serves 12 counties in Michiana. You can contact us about any felony crime or fugitive.

Submit a tip at MichianaCrimeStoppers.com. Or you can go to Michiana Crime Stoppers on Facebook and click on the "Leave a tip" tab. Either place will get you to a secure server where you can leave an anonymous tip that cannot be traced back to you.